Funeral services for Katie Jensen
Funeral services for Katie Jensen will take place Saturday, August 4, 2018 at 12 noon in the Smoot LDS Chapel in Osmond. A viewing will take place on Friday, August 3, 2018 from 6-8 p.m. at Schwab Mortuary in Afton…
(Video) – SVMC’s Mike Hunsaker updates remodeling projects in the area
Each week SVI checks in with Star Valley Medical Center as part of a Health Topics Tuesday to inform the area about different subjects to create a healthier life. Today Mike Hunsaker spoke with us about the status of various…
Area fire danger increases to “High”
The following is a news release from the Bridger-Teton National Forest Western WY— The fire danger rating for Grand Teton National Park, Bridger-Teton National Forest and Teton Interagency Dispatch Area has increased to high. The potential for fire activity has…
Four school board seats up for election in LC School District No. 2
There are four seats up for election this year in Lincoln County School District No. 2. The filing period for candidates opens Aug. 8 and closes Aug. 27. “We have four open seats this year,” said Superintendent Matt Erickson. “I…
Missing Utah teen found in the Pinedale area
A Utah teen who was missing in the area surrounding Pinedale has been found and reportedly is in good health. Garrett Hunter went missing in the Wind River area prompting a search by many Sublette County organizations. The Sublette County…
Grassy Ridge Fire threatens Dubois, Idaho; still far from containment
This story courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission. DUBOIS — Winds and thunderstorms continue to feed the Grassy Ridge Fire, but it’s not all bad news. Firefighters continue to battle the fast-moving fire that has consumed over…
Utah scouts rescued on Wyoming rafting trip
ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. (AP) — Sheriff’s deputies have rescued a party of Boy Scouts who became stranded along a southwestern Wyoming river. The nine scouts and three adults from a Saratoga Springs, Utah scout troop began a rafting trip last…
(Video) – SVMC CEO Bren Lowe
New Chief Executive Officer for Star Valley Medical Center, Bren Lowe, speaks with Dan Dockstader of SVI as part of a Health Topics Tuesday.
Funeral services for Izabelle Shelby Barnes
Funeral services for Izabelle Shelby Barnes (daughter of Tony & Terynn Barnes) will take place Friday, July 27, at 10 a.m. at the Thayne Stake Center. There will be no viewing or visitation prior to the services.
Wyoming News Briefs: July 25, 2018
The Star Valley Independent is a member of the Wyoming News Exchange. These stories come courtesy the WNE. Yellowstone fire danger “high” for first time this year JACKSON (WNE) — Several weeks of persistently sunny skies and curing vegetation have…